At age 15, Thia Megia was so anxious to audition for American Idol that the Californian refused to wait for the show’s auditions to come to her. Instead of auditioning in San Francisco or Los Angeles, she drove to Milwaukee, earning a golden ticket that eventually launched her into the Idol finals. Now 16, her…
The biggest surprise on American Idol’s double elimination episode wasn’t the eliminations. It was those performances by the finalists just before learning their results. I especially enjoyed the “I Told You So” duet by Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery and the Band on the Run performing … what else, “Band on the Run.” Idol has…
So, will Idol change its mind about themes again this week? If not, we’re likely to see considerably fewer ballads Wednesday night. At least one would hope. The announced theme at this point: Songs from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. That should jolt Pia Toscano and Stefano Langone out of ballad land. And…
Kudos to American Idol. Last week, we had a results show filled with surprises and drama. This week, perhaps a little less drama. But certainly more surprises. Tonight, for the first time ever at this stage of the competition, all the Idols performed before learning their results. That means we got a duet from Scotty…
Wow. I was reading what other Idol watchers thought of last night’s performances. And many are being very tough on Pia Toscano, taking her to task for singing yet another ballad. Folks, it was Elton John night. What was she supposed to do? As soon as Idol changed the theme from Songs of the ’80s…
Jennifer Hudson’s new album, “I Remember Me,” debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 when the new music charts were posted today. That’s the highest debut on the Billboard 200 for an Idol album since Fantasia’s “Back to Me” landed at number two back in August. The only album above her on the chart:…
Hey, Elton John night on American Idol turned out better than I thought it would. Though, perhaps, not quite as good as our three esteemed judges would like us to believe. Let’s backtrack. Esteemed is a term earned by judges who judge, who help us sort out the good from the bad. These judges have…
So, Nigel Lythgoe tweeted earlier today that all 11 Idol contestants are singing Elton John really well. Then he reminds us that two contestants will be going home this week. And there’s no save to be had. “I wouldn’t bet on who’s going,” Nigel writes. Well, we know all eyes will be on Casey Abrams…
Want to know more about the 11 Idols who remain in Season 10? Americanidol.com posted videos Tuesday of the top 11 answering questions about their pet peeves, favorite foods, nicknames, favorite season, favorite day of the week and favorite toy from their childhood. They were also asked to reveal what’s on their computer screensaver, the…
Talk about an unexpected musical treat. A newsletter arrived yesterday from Katelyn Clampett, a former American Idol contestant, announcing plans to release an EP on April Fool’s Day. Don’t remember Katelyn? Little wonder. She was among quite a few talented female singer-songwriters who disappeared from the Idol ranks before the semifinals began in Season 9….
